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Safety Data Sheet CS: 1.7.2 Safety Data Sheet CS: 1.7.2 Page : 1 of 4 Infosafe No ™ 1CH0P Issue Date : November 2018 RE-ISSUED by CHEMSUPP Product Name : ALUMINIUM POTASSIUM SULFATE Not classified as hazardous 1. Identification GHS Product ALUMINIUM POTASSIUM SULFATE Identifier Company Name CHEM-SUPPLY PTY LTD (ABN 19 008 264 211) Address 38 - 50 Bedford Street GILLMAN SA 5013 Australia Telephone/Fax Tel: (08) 8440-2000 Number Fax: (08) 8440-2001 Recommended use Dyeing (mordant), paper-making, matches, paints, tanning agent, waterproofing agent, purification of of the chemical and water , hardening agent, aluminium salts, food additive, hardening gelatin, baking powder, astringent, restrictions on use cement hardener, explosives, laboratory reagent. Other Names Name Product Code ALUMINIUM POTASSIUM SULFATE LR AL039 Potassium aluminium sulfate dodecahydrate, Alum potassium, Potassium aluminium sulfate, Potassium , Potash alum, Alum, Aluminum potassium sulfate dodecahydrate, Exsiccated alum, Kalinite. ALUMINIUM POTASSIUM SULFATE TG AT039 ALUMINIUM POTASSIUM SULFATE Dodecahydrate BP (Potassium AP039 alum, Potash alum) ALUMINIUM POTASSIUM SULFATE AR AA039 Other Information Chem-Supply Pty Ltd does not warrant that this product is suitable for any use or purpose. The user must ascertain the suitability of the product before use or application intended purpose. Preliminary testing of the product before use or application is recommended. Any reliance or purported reliance upon Chem-Supply Pty Ltd with respect to any skill or judgement or advice in relation to the suitability of this product of any purpose is disclaimed. Except to the extent prohibited at law, any condition implied by any statute as to the merchantable quality of this product or fitness for any purpose is hereby excluded. This product is not sold by description. Where the provisions of Part V, Division 2 of the Trade Practices Act apply, the liability of Chem-Supply Pty Ltd is limited to the replacement of supply of equivalent goods or payment of the cost of replacing the goods or acquiring equivalent goods. 2. Hazard Identification GHS classification Classified as non-Hazardous according to the Globally Harmonised System of classification and of the labelling of Chemicals (GHS) including Work, Health and Safety regulations, Australia. substance/mixture Not classified as dangerous goods according to the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG). 3. Composition/information on ingredients Chemical Solid Characterization Ingredients Name CAS Proportion Hazard Symbol Risk Phrase Aluminium potassium sulfate 7784-24-9 98-100 % Other Information Commercially available as the anhydrous salt AlK(SO4)2 and as the hydrate AlK(SO4)2.12H2O. 4. First-aid measures Inhalation If inhaled, remove from contaminated area to fresh air immediately. Apply artificial respiration if not breathing. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear. Ingestion Rinse mouth thoroughly with water immediately, repeat until all traces of product have been removed. Give water to drink. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Seek medical advice if symptoms persist. Skin Immediately remove contaminated clothing and wash affected area with soap and water. Ensure contaminated clothing is washed before re-use. If irritation persists seek immediate medical attention. Eye contact If contact with the eye(s) occur, wash with copious amounts of water for approximately 15 minutes holding eyelids(s) open. Take care not to rinse contaminated water into the non-effected eye. If irritation develops seek medical attention. First Aid Facilities Maintain eyewash fountain and drench facilities in work area. Advice to Doctor Treat symptomatically. Other Information For advice, contact the National Poisons Information Centre (Phone Australia 13 11 26 ; New Zealand 0800 764 766) or a doctor. Print Date: 29/11/2018 CS: 1.7.2 Safety Data Sheet CS: 1.7.2 Page : 2 of 4 Infosafe No ™ 1CH0P Issue Date : November 2018 RE-ISSUED by CHEMSUPP Product Name : ALUMINIUM POTASSIUM SULFATE Not classified as hazardous 5. Fire-fighting measures Specific Methods Use measures suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire. Specific hazards Material does not burn. arising from the chemical Precautions in Use suitable protective equipment for surrounding fire. connection with Fire 6. Accidental release measures Personal Avoid substance contact. Avoid generation of dusts: do not inhale dusts. Ensure supply of fresh air in Precautions enclosed rooms. Personal Protection Wear protective clothing specified for normal operations (see Section 8) Clean-up Methods - Sweep up (avoid generating dust) and remove to a suitable, clearly labelled container for disposal in Small Spillages accordance with local regulations. 7. Handling and storage Precautions for Safe Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Avoid inhalation and ingestion. Handling Conditions for safe Store in well ventilated area. Store in a cool,dry place. Keep containers closed at all times. storage, including any incompatabilities Corrosiveness When heated above 200 °C, this material will combine with moisture to form sulfuric acid. Sulfuric acid is corrosive to many metals. Additional Do not eat, drink or smoke in work areas. Wash hands thoroughly after handling this material. information on precautions for use 8. Exposure controls/personal protection Occupational Name STEL TWA exposure limit values mg/m3 ppm mg/m3 ppm Footnote Aluminium potassium sulfate - - 2 - Aluminiu m, soluble salts (as Al) Other Exposure A time weighted average (TWA) has been established for Aluminium, soluble salts (as Al) (Safe Work Information Australia) of 2 mg/m3. The exposure value at the TWA is the average airborne concentration of a particular substance when calculated over a normal 8 hour working day for a 5 day working week. Appropriate In industrial situations maintain the concentrations values below the TWA. This may be achieved by engineering controls process modification, use of local exhaust ventilation, capturing substances at the source, or other methods. These methods should be used in preference to personal protective equipment. Respiratory Where ventilation is not adequate, respiratory protection may be required. Avoid breathing dust, vapours Protection or mists. Respiratory protection should comply with AS 1716 - Respiratory Protective Devices and be selected in accordance with AS 1715 - Selection, Use and Maintenance of Respiratory Protective Devices. Filter capacity and respirator type depends on exposure levels. In event of emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations a positive pressure, full-facepiece SCBA should be used. If respiratory protection is required, institute a complete respiratory protection program including selection, fit testing, training, maintenance and inspection. Eye Protection The use of a face shield, chemical goggles or safety glasses with side shield protection as appropriate. Must comply with Australian Standards AS 1337 and be selected and used in accordance with AS 1336. Hand Protection Hand protection should comply with AS 2161, Occupational protective gloves - Selection, use and maintenance. Personal Protective Personal protective equipment should not solely be relied upon to control risk and should only be used Equipment when all other reasonably practicable control measures do not eliminate or sufficiently minimise risk . Guidance in selecting personal protective equipment can be obtained from Australian, Australian/New Zealand or other approved standards. Print Date: 29/11/2018 CS: 1.7.2 Safety Data Sheet CS: 1.7.2 Page : 3 of 4 Infosafe No ™ 1CH0P Issue Date : November 2018 RE-ISSUED by CHEMSUPP Product Name : ALUMINIUM POTASSIUM SULFATE Not classified as hazardous Body Protection Wear protective clothing to prevent skin contact. Clean clothing or protective clothing should be worn, preferably with an apron. Clothing for protection against chemicals should comply with AS 3765 Clothing for Protection Against Hazardous Chemicals. Hygiene Measures Always wash hands before smoking, eating or using the toilet. Wash contaminated clothing and other protective equipment before storing or re-using. 9. Physical and chemical properties Form Solid Appearance White powder or colourless crystal. Odour Odourless. Melting Point 92 °C Boiling Point Loses water at 60-65 °C ; becomes anhydrous at 200 °C Solubility in Water Soluble (139 g/L @ 20 °C). Solubility in Organic Freely soluble in glycerol, dilute acid. Insoluble in alcohol and acetone. Solvents Specific Gravity 1.75 pH 3.0-3.5 (100 g/l, H2O, 20 °C) Flammability Non combustible material. Molecular Weight 474.38 Other Information Taste: Astringent Dielectricity constant: 3.8 10. Stability and reactivity Chemical Stability Stable under normal use conditons. Incompatible STRONG BASES - can react vigorously. Strong oxidising agents, Corrosive to metals (steels, alumium, Materials copper, zinc) in the presence of water. Hazardous Corrosive sulfuric acid, aluminum oxide and potassium oxides fumes. Decomposition Products Hazardous Will not occur. Polymerization 11. Toxicological Information Ingestion May cause gastrointestinal irritation, stomach burns, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Inhalation Irritating to the respiratory system, nose and throat. Symptoms include coughing, irritation and shortness of breath. Skin Causes irritation, redness, and pain in contact with skin. Eye Causes irritation, redness and pain. Carcinogenicity No evidence of carcinogenic properties. Chronic Effects NEUROTOXICITY:
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